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UK surname

Henri

A French surname derived from the given name Henri, which means "home ruler".

In the 1881 census there were 59 people recorded with the Henri surname, ranking it #25,281 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 102, ranked #30,722, down from #25,281 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Sevenoaks, Darlington and West Berkshire.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Henri is 107 in 2015. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 72.9%.

1881 census count

59

Ranked #25,281

Modern count

102

2016, ranked #30,722

Peak year

2015

107 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • Henri had 59 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #25,281 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 102 in 2016, ranked #30,722.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 80 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Henri surname distribution map

The map shows where the Henri surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Henri surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Henri over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 18 #30,094
1861 historical 19 #31,470
1881 historical 59 #25,281
1891 historical 43 #30,933
1901 historical 78 #25,500
1911 historical 80 #24,821
1997 modern 86 #28,876
1998 modern 83 #29,638
1999 modern 87 #29,398
2000 modern 84 #29,706
2001 modern 82 #29,714
2002 modern 75 #30,950
2003 modern 80 #30,425
2004 modern 81 #30,569
2005 modern 75 #31,400
2006 modern 78 #31,385
2007 modern 76 #31,966
2008 modern 82 #31,597
2009 modern 87 #31,489
2010 modern 90 #31,621
2011 modern 95 #30,877
2012 modern 94 #31,258
2013 modern 95 #31,523
2014 modern 103 #30,539
2015 modern 107 #29,708
2016 modern 102 #30,722

Geography

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Where Henris are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Sevenoaks, Darlington, West Berkshire, South Norfolk and Flintshire. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Sevenoaks 014 Sevenoaks
2 Darlington 007 Darlington
3 West Berkshire 013 West Berkshire
4 South Norfolk 002 South Norfolk
5 Flintshire 006 Flintshire

Forenames

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First names often paired with Henri

These lists show first names that appear often with the Henri surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Henri

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Henri, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Henri surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Henri household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Henri is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Henri is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

10
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Henri falls in decile 6 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

6
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Henri is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 40-50 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Henri, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Henri

The surname HENRI is of French origin, deriving from the medieval given name Henri, which itself originated from the Germanic name Heimric. This name was composed of the elements "heim" meaning "home" and "ric" meaning "power" or "ruler." The name essentially signified a powerful leader or ruler at home.

The earliest recorded instances of the HENRI surname can be traced back to the 12th century in various regions of France, including Normandy, Burgundy, and the Île-de-France region. Historical records from this period, such as charters and parish registers, often mention individuals bearing the HENRI surname or its variants, like Henricus or Henryt.

One notable early bearer of the HENRI surname was Renaud Henri, a French nobleman and crusader who participated in the Third Crusade (1189-1192) under the leadership of King Philip II of France. He was born around 1160 and died in the late 12th or early 13th century.

In the 13th century, the HENRI surname appeared in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landholders in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This suggests that some individuals with the HENRI surname may have migrated from France to England during the Norman Conquest in the 11th century.

Another prominent figure with the HENRI surname was Pierre Henri, a French philosopher and theologian who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries (c. 1565-1633). He was a renowned scholar at the University of Paris and authored several influential works on metaphysics and theology.

During the 17th century, the HENRI surname was also associated with several notable French painters, including Claude Henri (c. 1610-1682), known for his landscape paintings, and François Henri (1628-1696), who specialized in portraiture and religious works.

In the 18th century, Louis Henri, Duc de Bourbon (1692-1740), a member of the French royal family and a prominent military commander, bore the HENRI surname. He played a significant role in the War of the Polish Succession and the War of the Austrian Succession.

The HENRI surname has also been carried by influential figures in more recent history, such as the French philosopher and essayist Michel Henri (1907-1988), whose works explored existentialism and phenomenology.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Henri families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Henri surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Lancashire leads with 17 Henris recorded in 1881 and an index of 2.10x.

County Total Index
Lancashire 17 2.10x
Channel Islands 11 54.37x
Middlesex 10 1.46x
Durham 7 3.45x
Yorkshire 6 0.89x
Cheshire 4 2.65x
Devon 4 2.81x
Lanarkshire 3 1.36x
Norfolk 3 2.86x
Aberdeenshire 2 3.16x
Hampshire 2 1.43x
Essex 1 0.74x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. West Derby in Lancashire leads with 8 Henris recorded in 1881 and an index of 33.76x.

Place Total Index
West Derby 8 33.76x
Leeds 6 15.71x
Gateshead 5 32.87x
Church Coppenhall 4 597.01x
St Clement 4 1290.32x
St Helier 4 60.70x
St Pancras London 4 7.28x
Barony 3 5.37x
Crediton 3 222.22x
Great Yarmouth 3 34.48x
Walton On Hill 3 68.34x
Aberdeen St Nicholas 2 16.91x
East Murton 2 526.32x
Garston 2 83.68x
Millbrook 2 56.82x
Preston 2 9.23x
St George Hanover Square 2 16.63x
St Peter 2 344.83x
Gorton 1 13.12x
Grouville 1 178.57x
Hackney London 1 2.61x
Islington London 1 1.51x
Liverpool 1 2.03x
Moreton Hampstead 1 270.27x
St Anne Soho London 1 25.64x
St George Bloomsbury 1 25.51x
Woodford 1 65.36x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Henri surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Elizabeth 4
Annie 3
Elizth. 3
Ada 2
Margaret 2
Mary 2
Ann 1
Eleanora 1
Eliza 1
Esther 1
Eva 1
Florence 1
Grace 1
Harriet 1
Jane 1
Jessie 1
Kate 1
Leontine 1
Maria 1
Sarah 1
Sophia 1
Virginie 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Henri surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Charles 2
Francis 2
Frank 2
Frederick 2
Adolphi 1
Albert 1
Annie 1
Arthur 1
Campagne 1
Chas.W. 1
Daluse 1
Dennis 1
Edward 1
Enries 1
Felix 1
Francois 1
Henry 1
Hirschy 1
John 1
Joseph 1
Louis 1
Luchrieng 1
Matthew 1
Phillip 1
Samuel 1
Thomas 1
Vaielfure 1
William 1
Willm. 1

FAQ

Henri surname: questions and answers

How common was the Henri surname in 1881?

In 1881, 59 people were recorded with the Henri surname. That placed it at #25,281 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Henri surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 102 in 2016. That gives Henri a modern rank of #30,722.

What does the Henri surname mean?

A French surname derived from the given name Henri, which means "home ruler".

What does the Henri map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Henri bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.